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Sapphire

#12557A

A balanced, moderate sapphire — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
12557A
RGB
18, 85, 122
HSL
201, 74%, 27%
HSB
201, 85%, 48%
CMYK
85, 30, 0, 52
LAB
34, -10, -27
LCH
34, 29, 250
OKLCH
0.43, 0.09, 239
XYZ
7, 8, 20
LUV
34, -21, -35
HWB
201, 7%, 52%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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